CVE-2009-3733: Path Traversal

Published Nov 2, 2009
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in VMware Server 1.x before 1.0.10 build 203137 and 2.x before 2.0.2 build 203138 on Linux, VMware ESXi 3.5, and VMware ESX 3.0.3 and 3.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

21 affected components
VMware ESX=3.0.3
VMware ESX=3.5
VMware ESXi=3.5
VMware Server=1.0
VMware Server=1.0.1
VMware Server=1.0.1_build_29996
VMware Server=1.0.2
VMware Server=1.0.3
VMware Server=1.0.4
VMware Server=1.0.4_build_56528
VMware Server=1.0.5
VMware Server=1.0.6
VMware Server=1.0.7
VMware Server=1.0.8
VMware Server=1.0.9
VMware Server=2.0.0
VMware Server=2.0.1
Linux Linux
All of the following
Any of the following
VMware Server=2.0.0
VMware Server=2.0.1
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Nov 2, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3733?

CVE-2009-3733 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3733?

To fix CVE-2009-3733, upgrade VMware Server to versions 1.0.10 or 2.0.2 and VMware ESX or ESXi to their respective patched versions.

3

Which VMware products are affected by CVE-2009-3733?

CVE-2009-3733 affects VMware Server versions prior to 1.0.10 and 2.0.2, and VMware ESXi and ESX versions 3.5 and 3.0.3.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2009-3733?

The potential impact of CVE-2009-3733 includes unauthorized access to sensitive files and data exposure for affected systems.

5

Is CVE-2009-3733 still relevant today?

While CVE-2009-3733 is an older vulnerability, systems running unsupported versions of VMware are still at risk if not properly updated.

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